Riley Partee
Pendleton
Summary
Proven in delivering exceptional patient care at AnMed Health Medical Center, I excel in critical care and time prioritization. Recognized for implementing evidence-based practices and fostering interdisciplinary communication, my clinical judgment and self-discipline ensure optimized patient outcomes and reduced medication errors. I am patient-oriented with 10 years of direct patient care in the hospital setting. Being a part of the resource team as a nurse, I am adaptable and trained to work in every unit within the hospital.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Team Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously documenting and administering medications according to physician''s orders.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary team members, ensuring timely updates on patient status.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimized patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new units, policies, and procedures within the float pool setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better care experiences.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health And Hospice
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Managed narcotics and medications for patients ensuring patients would never run out of what they need.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed a 16 patient caseload which included providing in home services from 1 day a week up to daily visits to ensure patients and family members had the appropriate care, education, comfort, and compassion during the dying process.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Coordination of care with multitude of disciplines for patient care including: Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Social Workers, Chaplains, Home Health Aides, Music Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Pharamacists.
- Completed daily tasks in timely manner, charting all assessment findings as well as changes or needs.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Worked confidently and competently in an autonomous field of work. Able to notice changes and report to physician as well as make suggestions based on assessment findings.
- Recognized by employer as well as patient families numerous times on the competent care provided as well as accuracy and precision of charting.
Registered Nurse, ICU
AnMed Health Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Updated patient charts using Epic and McKesson with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Delivered medications only allowed in critical care units. Monitored patient responses and titrated medications when needed using critical care nursing judgment.
- Cared for patients in 19-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each patient who was inpatient, palliative, or planning to leave with hospice while following physician instructions.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
04.2011 - 04.2020
- Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.
- Manually carried roofing materials up ladders.
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.
- Lead over ten soldiers through tasks properly and confidently
- Prepared tasks and presented them to superiors before operating.
- Utilized time management skills to get all equipment up to standard and operating before morning rounds.
- Provided expertise and knowledge to lower ranking soldiers, as well as hands on teaching.
Patient Care Technician
Anmed Health Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Used time prioritization to safely care for a nineteen bed unit
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver a high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Performed extra duties such as: Blood glucose monitoring, Foley catheter insertions, and sterile dressing changes after completing my second semester in nursing school.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Working in the Intensive Care Unit I was able to help aid in the treatment of those who were critically ill under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Physicians.
- Trained five new employees over the years of working in the Intensive Care Unit
- Developed a "Palliative Care Butterfly" to place on patients doors when they became palliative care to keep staff notified of the patients change of status. This was a way to give the patient and family privacy as well as keep staff informed.
- Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Trained on two different charting systems from the start of hire to present.
Home Health Aide
Loving Health Care
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Promoted the development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Front Desk Receptionist
Golds Gym
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Maintained files and records with effective filing systems.
- Pleasantly answered calls for a multi-line switchboard for a large office and directed callers to the appropriate employees.
- Prepared monthly employee work schedules for 10 team members.
- Greeted each member pleasantly and provided the desk sheet for sign-in..
- Resolved customer issues quickly and ensured that the gym manager was immediately notified when problems escalated.
- Volunteered to help with special projects, assuming a variety of tasks and duties.
- Organized all members information and accounts on the computer
- Helped members with gym equipment and explained the proper way to use it to avoid any injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2024
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Case Management
- Critical care
- Hospice
- Clinical judgment
- Self-Discipline
- Time Prioritization
- Pain control
Accomplishments
- Was recognized in Interim Hospice newsletter as Hospice's "WHY" member. This is a nominated award from fellow coworkers as well as management and physicians for nurses who have gone above and beyond for their patients on a daily basis.
- Introduced a "Palliative Care Butterfly" idea to the Intensive Care Unit in 2017. The idea was brought to the council and then to the board of the hospital and was approved hospital wide. The butterfly is placed on a patients room once becoming palliative care to alert the staff of the status change. This was a way to give the patient and the family members time together without interruption.
- Organized and hosted Tri-County Technical College's first ever "RN Day" where Registered Nurses from all over the upstate were brought into the school and had a panel discussion with the student nurses about their jobs and what certifications and experiences were needed for those positions. 75 students came to the event and was deemed the best event of the year.
- Aided in the planning and scheduling of Tri-County Technical College Student Nurses Association's first ever attendance to the State Student Nurses Association Conference in Columbia, SC in 2019.
Certification
NIHSS
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Resource Team Nurse
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health And Hospice
07.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
AnMed Health Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Patient Care Technician
Anmed Health Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
Loving Health Care
12.2014 - 08.2015
Front Desk Receptionist
Golds Gym
11.2012 - 01.2015
Horizontal Construction Engineer
United States Army
04.2011 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
NIHSS
ACLS
BLS
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